Structual

Standing buildings

Nottingham Castle: the site of the parliamentarian garrison
throughout the war, although the main structure was constructed later the
site, the grounds and the extensive archaeological work and displays give
a sense of the place in the war. The castle was under the command of Colonel
John Hutchinson.

Newark Castle: The royalist ‘capital’ for
the county: it was here that the king stayed in 1645.

St Mary Magdelene, Newark: the church tower bears the
scars of war – cannon ball damage from the three sieges of Newark
(1643, 1644 and 1645-6). It was also where the funeral services for those
who died during he sieges were held.

The Governor’s House, Newark: this building was
where the governors of the town lived and worked Colonel Sir John Henderson
1642-3, Colonel Sir Richard Byron, 1643-4, Colonel Sir Richard Willys 1644-5
and Colonel John Lord Belasyse, 1645-6.

The Saracen's Head. Southwell (photo: Martyn Bennett).

Saracen’s Head, Southwell: In 1646 this was the
king’s head. Charles I in disguise rode herein May 1646 and made
overtures to the Scots forces besieging Newark. He wanted to surrender
to the Earl of Leven and try and drive a wedge between the Scottish and
their English and Welsh allies. Leven wisely informed the English commander
of the king’s arrival.

Shelford Church: Shelford Hall was one of Newark’s
satellite garrisons, and the scene of a massacre in November 1645 when
the besiegers killed most of the defenders at the storming of the hall
and church.

Wiverton Hall Gateway: Wiverton hall was another of Newark’s
satellite garrisons and the gateway is the remains of the hall that was
at that time fortified. There is also the remains of a battery and ditch
in the grounds of the hall.

Welbeck Abbey: Welbeck was the home of the royalist grandee
commander the Earl and later Marquis of Newcastle. It was garrisoned at
the outbreak of war, although little fighting occurred in the vicinity
until it was surrendered after the Battle of Marston Moor (2July 1644)
Welbeck was briefly garrisoned by royalists again from August to November
1645.

Colonel John Hutchinson’s Memorial at Owthorpe:
designed by his wife and biographer Lucy Hutchinson.

Plan of the Queen's Sconce, Newark.

Ruins & earthworks

The Queen’s Sconce, Newark: The most impressive
of the remaining earthworks, this 3-acre structure was built in 1644 to
guard the southern approaches to the garrison. The matching King’s
Sconce was demolished in 1887.